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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.52, 1,574.40 and 968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.52, 1,574.40 and 968.32 is: 1,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.52 : 1,574.40 = 968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.52/1,574.40 = 968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.52x = 1,574.40 × 968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.52x = 1,524,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,523.01/1,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.18

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